Victorian Green Button-Tufted Armchair In The Style Of Howard And Sons 1800's.
By Howard & Sons
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique Victorian Button Tufted Green Upholstered Armchair In The Style of Howard & Sons With Sapele Mahogany Legs & Porcelain Castors. Height: 91cm I Width: 73cm I Depth: 8...
Upholstery, Porcelain, Sapele Wood
Italian antique chair with high backrest and carved wooden armrests, 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique chair with high backrest and carved wooden armrests, 1800s.
Wood
American Mission Wicker Morris Chair, Adjustable High Back, Late 1800s
Located in Queens, NY
American Mission white painted wicker adjustable high back Morris chair with cushions.
Wicker, Paint, Upholstery
Antique Danish Dowel Wood Chairs, 1800s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
From the 1800s, Denmark. The cubestic and modern design combined with a wonderful timber grain and patina makes these chairs unique.
Oak
$19,595Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.67 in W 31.5 in D 42.13 in
IMPORTANT HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER IVOR ARMCHAIR CLAW & BALL LEGs
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this very rare, Antique Victorian original Howard & Son's Ivo...
Leather, Mahogany
$6,500
H 47.5 in W 27 in D 32 in
Victorian Wicker Rocking Chair by Heywood Brothers, Late 19th Century
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker ornate high back platform rocking chair with woven rolled arms and finials & swag chain link on back (HEYWOOD BROS.)
Wicker
Antique Wicker Vanity Chair, United States, Skirted Apron, Circa 1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique white wicker vanity or desk chair with a skirted apron.
Wicker
Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple & co.
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
A large Victorian upholstered open armchair, stamped 'Maple & Co.' Newly upholstered in a hand dyed teal antique linen.
Linen, Mahogany
Original Howard and Sons Armchair, England, 19th Century
By Howard & Sons
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Howard & Sons armchair, England, 19th Century. The chair retaines it’s original upholstery and H & S monogram ticking. Stamped to the back leg. Structurally sound. Re...
Wood, Feathers
$875Sale Price|30% Off
H 24.5 in W 46 in D 17 in
Antique Victorian Indianapolis Mfg Co Wicker Rattan Portrait Chair 46"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian portrait chair by the Indianapolis manufacturing company. Made of wicker and rattan featuring serpentine form with high reticulated / scrolled crest, harp shaped b...
Wicker
$1,475
H 38.5 in W 29 in D 32 in
1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
1870s Heywood Wakefield Victorian Wicker rocking arm chair. Ultra comfortable and in very good condition. Seat cushion upholstery in great shape, very firm and very firm. Cushion uph...
Metal
$2,800Sale Price|22% Off
H 38 in W 29 in D 28 in
French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair Upholstered Green Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style bergère armchair upholstered in sage green velvet, 19th century Deep and comfortable, Classic French chic Dimensions: 38" H x 29" W x 28" D Seat height 18...
Velvet, Wood
$15,283Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.67 in W 57.29 in D 35.44 in
Victorian Howard & Sons Ticking Fabric Upholstered Double Wingback Sofa Armchair
By Howard & Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Howard & Son’s curved front double wingback sofa full stamped with H&S ticking A truly stunning piece, ...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Mahogany
$4,025
H 45.67 in W 30.71 in D 26.78 in
LARGE EARLY ViCTORIAN ANTIQUE GREEN VELOUR PORTERS WINGBACK LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this magnificent, unusually large early Victorian porter's wingback library armchair, circa 1840, upholstere...
Upholstery
Mid Century Boho Chic Faux Bamboo Rattan Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
A quality Mid Century Boho Chic faux bamboo and Rattan armchair. Finely carved , the chair features curved arms resting on a rattan seat. The back of the chair is slightly curved pro...
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 32 in D 31 in
Antique Wicker Wing Chair by Heywood-Wakefield, Bar Harbor Style
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A beautiful, antique Heywood Wakefield, Bar Harbor style wicker wing chair, recently acquired from a private estate. It is done in natural finish with green accent trim, American, ci...
Wicker, Reed, Wood
$1,279
H 37.01 in W 36.62 in D 35.83 in
1950s, Danish relax armchair, green furniture velour fabric, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish relax armchair. Green furniture velour fabric, ash wood legs, springs in the seat and back. The chair was reupholstered by craftsman about 15-15 years ago. Good conditi...
Velvet, Ash
Antique Wicker Loveseat by Larkin & Co., Arts and Crafts Style, USA
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Southampton, NJ
American Victorian natural wicker woven roll design high back loveseat with spindles and bobbins on the back and apron and cane seat. The settee features new Arts & Crafts uphols...
Brass
Victorian Armchair, England, 19th Century, for Reupholstery
By Howard & Sons
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A wonderfully shaped Howard & Sons era armchair, England, 19th Century. Requires reupholstery. Fast shipping worldwide.
Fabric, Wood
18th century Swedish Baroque Carved Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
18th century Swedish Baroque carved wooden armchair. The tall back features a solid, flat central splat. The heavily ornamented crest rail is carved in deep relief, displaying a cent...
Wood
Sold|$330
H 7.5 in W 5.13 in D 2.5 in
Beautiful Antique Nuremberg Gold Foil Golden Angel Christmas Tree Topper 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare Antique Nuremberg Angel Tree Topper / Ornament – Christkindlesmarkt, Germany 1900s or older A rare and charming handmade Christmas tree topper or ornament, traditionally sold a...
Porcelain, Paper
$350
H 8.5 in W 5.63 in D 2.63 in
Beautiful Antique Nuremberg Gold Foil Golden Angel Christmas Tree Topper 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare Antique Nuremberg Angel Tree Topper / Ornament – Christkindlesmarkt, Germany 1900s or older A rare and charming handmade Christmas tree topper or ornament, traditionally sold a...
Porcelain, Paper
$6,436
H 38.98 in W 54.73 in D 17.52 in
Large Gustavian sideboard with original paint, Sweden, circa 1800.
Located in Kastrup, DK
A large and imposing Gustavian sideboard, crafted in pine and scraped back to its original light grey-green paint, displaying a beautiful, naturally aged patina. Executed in the res...
Brass
$2,800 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Steel
Rudin Slipcovered Sofa - Flax
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Flax Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a neutral flax linen. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. The seat ...
Linen
Midcentury Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll With Silk Shades
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with 6-arms each fitted with E27 sockets. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the early 1950s.
Brass
$5,121
H 49.41 in W 50.01 in D 17.92 in
Swedish Antique Secretary Chest, Solid Pine, Gustavian Style, c. 1850
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine Swedish secretary chest from the mid 1800s. Made by hand in solid pine in northern Sweden around 1850. Dating at the back reading 1854. Straight classic gustavian style with ...
Pine
$8,250 / set
H 30.875 in W 36.25 in D 16.75 in
Pair of Gustavian Style Chests in black Paint, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Gustavian style chests of drawers in black paint, Swedish, circa 1890 to 1900, each with two drawers dressed in delicate molded frames and brass pulls beneath a reeded trim...
Wood
$3,107
H 33.86 in W 39.18 in D 18.31 in
19th Century Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Commode with Faux-Marble Top
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Elevate your home with this exquisite Swedish Gustavian-style commode, featuring a wonderfully aged, multi-layered painted patina that reveals warm undertones beneath muted mineral b...
Brass
$4,495Sale Price|24% Off
H 27.56 in W 45.28 in D 17.33 in
19th Century Dutch Architectural Mansion Folk Art Pigeonnier Birdhouse Model
Located in Buisson, FR
An exceptional and monumentally scaled 19th-century Dutch folk art architectural model, masterfully constructed circa 1850-1880 as a functional pigeonnier (birdhouse). Originating fr...
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybed, Circa 1700's, Sweden
Located in Girona, Spain
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybed. This Gustavian Daybed features a hand-scraped original painted wood finish and pink-and-white checkered upholstery, resting on six legs a...
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Console Tables, Painted Pair, Circa 1880
Located in Darien, CT
A striking pair of Swedish console tables, circa 1880, with the restrained neoclassical design associated with Gustavian style. Each table has a carved portrait medallion centered o...
Pine
19th Century, Rooster Weathervane, American
By J.W. Fiske & Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Late 19th century, classic form molded rooster copper weathervane with sheet brass tail and zinc legs, which are supported by the original 13 1/2" copper bar. Weatherane is similar i...
Brass, Copper
Art Deco Period Brass Floor Lamp, French, Vintage Circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Floor lamp from the Art Deco period in France. This piece is made with a ridged brass stem while the tripod foot is of solid bronze. The top of the structure is adjustable to provide...
Brass
Marshan Rattan Arm Chair in Brown By Creel and Gow
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Marshan rattan armchair by Creel and Gow, in brown: Measures: 22" x 21" x 37" H- Seat Height: 18" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Mar...
Wicker, Rattan
Copper Louis Poulsen PH4/5 Wall Lights Circa 1970s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Copper Louis Poulsen PH4/5 Wall Lights Circa 1970s - Price is per light - Solid copper shade and body - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Suitable for use outside - Designed by Poul Henning...
Copper
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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